Description
Deliciously soft cookies with a bright lemony flavor, topped with a sweet glaze that makes them perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon lemon zest
- 3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup powdered sugar (for glaze)
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice (for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Cream together the butter and sugar in a large bowl until light and fluffy.
- Add in the eggs, lemon juice, and zest; mix until blended.
- In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, and salt.
- Gradually add dry ingredients to the wet mixture until just combined.
- Roll the dough into balls and place them on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes or until edges are lightly golden.
- Prepare the glaze by mixing powdered sugar and lemon juice until smooth.
- Drizzle glaze over cooled cookies and allow to set before serving.
Notes
Store cookies in an airtight container for up to a week or freeze for up to two months. For added flavor, consider adding poppy seeds or nuts to the dough.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 cookie
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cookies, lemon cookies, baking, dessert, sweet treats